Explore the history of the Town of Gates

The Gates Historical Society leads in providing information on Gates history and in preserving and showcasing the Hinchey Homestead as a model historic site. This is achieved by programs, events, exhibits, tours and related services to Society members and the general public.

Recent Posts

  • Holly Days 2025

    December Weekends of  6 &7, 13 & 14, and 20 & 21 Afternoons 1:00-3:00 pm This event includes mini tours, special music and a goody bag of holiday treats to […]

  • Royally Regaling Greater Rochester

    “Royally Regaling Greater Rochester, Taking Stock of The Roc”              By authors Tim and Deb Smith Monday November 17, 2025 at 7 pm at the […]

  • Along the Genesee River To The Port Of Rochester

    “Along the Genesee River To The Port Of Rochester” by MariePoinan Monday October 20, 2025 at 7 pm at the Gates Town Hall Annex

  • Hinchey History Day 2025

    Sunday September 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm The Hinchey Homestead 634 Hinchey Road Rochester, NY 14624

  • “American Red Cross Then and Now”

    September 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm7 pm at the Gates Town Hall Annex

  • GHS Annual Yard Sale

    GHS Annual Yard Sale 2025 Friday 8/22/25 from 9 am to 4 pm Saturday 8/23/25 from 9 am to 4 pm See Events Page

Upcoming Events

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Hours

April 5, 2025 – Sept. 21, 2025

Normal Hours – 1st Saturday & 3rd Sunday: 1PM – 4PM

Wednesdays: 10AM – 3PM

Or by appointment.

Tours

April 5, 2025 – Sept. 21, 2025

1st Saturday & 3rd Sunday 1pm -4pm and Wednesdays 10-3 or by appointment. Last tour each day, 45 minutes prior to closing.  Call (585) 464-9740 and leave a message to schedule tour outside of open hours. No fee for tours, donations gratefully accepted.

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Support our Business Partners

AMD Business Brokers
2269 Lyell Ave
585-247-4750

Brodner Equipment
3918 Lyell Road
585-247-5218

Carol Cerasuolo Tax Services
585-426-5539

Colony Dry Cleaners
695 Howard Road
585-235-3414

Gates Chili Federal Credit Union
2870 Buffalo Road
585-247-1090

Gates Publlic Library
902 Elmgrove Road
585-247-6446

General Code Publishers
781 Elmgrove Road
585-328-1810

Giusepppe’s Restaurant 
50 Spencerport Road
585-429-6540

Howard Road Garage
51 Howard Road
585-429-5790

James R. Gray Funeral Home
1530 Buffalo Road
585-247-6360

Thomas Ferraro Jr., CPA
517 Beahan Road
585- 235-7730